Anyone who has spent enough time around overseas contracting has heard the phrase: “It is not what you know. It is who you know.” Usually, the phrase is delivered as criticism. Someone sees a familiar name hired again, watches former coworkers follow a manager to another contract, or submits dozens of applications without receiving a […]
Overseas contract jobs are often judged by one number: the salary. That is understandable. When someone sees a contract offer for $70,000, $85,000, $100,000, or more, the first reaction is usually simple: is that enough money to leave home? But that question misses a bigger point.
JORDAN — Tensions across the Middle East have suddenly spilled into Jordan’s skies — with official warnings now telling people to take cover as airborne threats move through the country’s airspace.
The U.S. State Department has taken a major step toward building a new humanitarian system following the restructuring of USAID. A newly announced $240 million humanitarian award to Catholic Relief Services marks the first major funding action under the department's new approach to humanitarian assistance.
Saudi Arabia — remains one of the most important overseas destinations for U.S. expats and private contractors supporting defense, infrastructure, aviation, energy, logistics, and major development projects. While it is not a combat-zone contracting market, it continues to offer steady opportunities for Americans working in technical, operational, and support roles tied to the Kingdom’s long-term […]